Onetia Burrage

Onetia Burrage

1924-2015

Services for Onetia “Nita” Burrage, 90, of Canton, were held Sept. 13, 2015, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton.  Bro. Mike Roberson officiated.  Burial was in Haven of Memories.

Mrs. Oneita Burrage passed away Sept. 10, 2015, at her home in Canton. 

She was born Oct. 29, 1924, in Canton to Leon and Lopez Williams Cox. 

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Canton.  She was a lifelong resident of Canton. 

She retired in 1979 after teaching fifth grade for 30 years. 

She was an avid golfer until her health prevented her from playing.  She had a great love for reading and was a supporter of the Van Zandt County Library. 

Mrs. Burrage is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Lopez Cox; and her husband, Marcus Burrage.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Marilyn Burrage of Canton; grandson, Rob and Monica Burrage of Burnet; granddaughter, Jennifer and Jerry Yarbrough of Canton; grandson, Joe Marcus Burrage and Logan Cox of Ben Wheeler; and four great-grandchildren, Zach Lunceford, Madison Lunceford, Kaydence Burrage and Raylee Cox.